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5 October 2013 4198 comments
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The Gameweek continues with four three oโ€™clock kick-offs to follow on from Cityโ€™s victory at the Etihad, before Sunderland host Man United later this evening.

Fantasy managers will be firmly focused on Liverpoolโ€™s meeting with Crystal Palace, with many backing either Luis Suarez or Daniel Sturridge with the armband, anticipating goals and a heavy defeat for the visitors.

We start the team news round-up at Anfield, then, to find that Brendan Rodgers makes just one change to the lineup that won at Sunderland. Raheem Sterling is drafted in on the right-flank with Jordan Henderson shifting to a central midfield role to replace the suspended Lucas. The formation is not yet clear โ€“ having played 3-4-1-2 at the Stadium of Light, that could be the case again, although Rodgers could also revert to a regular four-man defence with Victor Moses moving to the left flank and Jose Enrique returning to a full-back role.

Once again, Ian Holloway rings the changes for opponents Palace. Damien Delaney is fit to return, while Stuart Oโ€™Keefe, Jason Puncheon and Cameron Jerome all earn starts. Kagisho Dikgacoi, Barry Bannan, Danny Gabidon and Dwight Gayle make way.

Martin Jol makes a string of changes to his lineup to face Stoke at the Cottage. In come Philippe Senderos, Georgios Karagounis, Damien Duff and Bryan Ruiz as the injured Scott Parker misses out, along with Alex Kacaniklic, Kieran Richardson and Darren Bent. Mark Hughes also makes changes for the visitors as Stephen Ireland and Matt Etherington earn starts in place of Charlie Adam and Kenwyne Jones. That would indicate that Marko Arnautovic will lead the attack for the Potters.

Cardiff are unchanged for the visit of Newcastle, as Malky Mackay keeps faith with the starting XI that won three points at Fulham, leaving match winner Jordon Mutch benched. As expected, the Magpies tweak their starting lineup following Monday nightโ€™s disappointing first half at Goodison. Alan Pardew makes the decision that Hatem Ben Arfa owners were dreading: the Frenchman gets dropped to the bench as his compatriot Yohan Cabaye earns a start, along with Papiss Cisse with Vurnon Anita out of the matchday squad. Not surprisingly, Mike Williamson starts in central defence with Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa dropping out.

Finally, at the KC stadium, the Tigers make just one change with Stephen Quinn benefiting from Robbie Bradyโ€™s absence following an hernia operation. Opponents Villa make two alterations โ€“ Ashley Westwood and Gabby Agbonlahor return to the lineup following injury as Yacouba Sylla and Nathan Baker drop out. That suggests a change of shape with Paul Lambert perhaps converting his 3-5-2 to a more standard 4-3-3.

The Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open to capture you real-time reactions during the afternoon’s matches and throughout United’s tea-time visit to Sunderland.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Parm
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    United have not conceded in their last four visits to Sunderland in the PL (results: 0-1, 0-1, 0-0, 0-1)

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    1. isacki: full casual
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      I will feed Moyes my spleen if he benches Vidic.

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      1. JK - Cønt โญ
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        he won't of that I can promise you

        he said Vidic was the best centre-back he's ever worked with the other week

        just rested him for Ukraine.

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          He should play him more often then ๐Ÿ˜›

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          1. JK - Cønt โญ
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            Hopefully WBA taught him a lesson

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      2. rohan
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        ๐Ÿ˜†

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    2. Dr Dream
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      Good game coming up then..

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    3. Thick Of It
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      Tune into 5 live for the 'Pool match and for the first few minutes they are covering the pommel horse at some gymnastics event?

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      1. TokyoRed ๆฑไบฌ่ตค
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        Who won? I have a fantasy pommel horse team.

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        1. JK - Cønt โญ
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          Lewis Smith (c)

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          1. Thick Of It
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            7.2 difficulty apparently, waiting on Japan's results

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  2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    YYT is a f*****g nightmare.

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      credit to Ferdinandinho

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    2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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      You mean legend?

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    3. mutatedllama
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      3 bonus points for an assist... beyond a joke.

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      1. Michu Picchu
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        he will only get 2 imo

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  3. isacki: full casual
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    Is it just my *ahem* view or has Liverpool been hit by a giant smoke bomb?

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    1. JK - Cønt โญ
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      flares probably

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    2. Thick Of It
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      They let a flare off

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    3. crystalpalaceRus
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      Palace flares ๐Ÿ˜‰

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        Proudest moment of the season ๐Ÿ˜†

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  4. Your Mum's Athletic
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    So hands up if you want lots of Liverpool goals? ๐Ÿ˜€ o/

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    1. 4-4-who?
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      0/ 0/ 0/ 0/

      Gerrard first GS please

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
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      62.5% of those using captain's poll, and the occasional Moses & Gerrard owners

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    3. FORCA INTER
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      i dont , Sturridge owner speaking

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      1. Your Mum's Athletic
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        my captain

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    4. don parcheesi
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      yup, mostly from my -4pt captain, senior suarez.

      First time I'm watching Palace this season, too. Kind of interested...

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    5. Thomass
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      /o/

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    6. Perthite
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      \o/

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    7. ILOVEBAPS
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      Suarez goals more precisely.

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  5. FollowFollow
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    Thinking of doing Zab and Ben Arfa >> Davies and Michu

    Swans have 4 great fixtures next 4

    A Good
    B Bad
    C Ugly

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  6. JT's Dog
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      How many people already worried cause no Liverpool goals yet. Only 83 min left

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      1. Yossi
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        Sturridge (c) Fail ๐Ÿ™

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      2. Mr Smith
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        I knew it was a bad idea going for Studge(c) over Lukaku ๐Ÿ™

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    • The Machine
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      Gerrard ๐Ÿ˜•

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      1. Podge
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        A real CDM

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    • Lateriser 12
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ian Cheeseman ‏@IanCheeseman 37s
      Unconfirmed reports suggest Kompany groin injury again, last time was four weeks, Moscow and Chelsea games in next four weeks ๐Ÿ™ #mcfc

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      1. JK - Cønt โญ
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        still not selling Kolarov

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      2. isacki: full casual
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        This time when I sell a City defender, I'm not replacing him with one from City.

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          That's right Alek... ahhhhh crap no I can't do this

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        2. JK - Cønt โญ
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          There are City defenders, then there is Kolarov

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    • Lateriser 12
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      Would love a Palace goal.

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      1. The Machine
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        +1

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      2. Matt
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        me too

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      3. Thomass
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        -6

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    • Lateriser 12
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      Alright Luis, rip it up son.

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
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        how did your WC end up?

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    • SPorting
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      Nothing wrong with that tackle.

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      1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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        Number of times I haven't heard that.

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        1. SPorting
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          You're too old and slow then.

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    • karankachiefs
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      F$*$%g Pardew leaving your best player on the bench

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      1. don parcheesi
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        that's a little generous toward Ameobi, no?

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        1. karankachiefs
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          It pains me to Newcastle players in the side and he doesn't even play

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    • Brutus619
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      Oh for god's sake. Brought in Sakho for a hit, he better not come off.

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
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        dropped Lukaku as well, right?

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        1. Brutus619
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          Yeah, Lukaku+HBA+Collins to Suarez (C)+Barkley+Sakho (-8).

          Will get Lukaku straight back - was always the plan.

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    • Godfather Bandit 42
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks for my 1 point, Zaba.

      You're outta here!!!

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    • Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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      Moses ๐Ÿ˜

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    • Gaztafari
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      Sterling RWB. Told you so.

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    • Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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      What's happening? Why's everyone posting names of random Liverpool players followed by frowning faces?

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      1. Hybrid.power
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        Toure ๐Ÿ™

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    • Elniñorules
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      Horrible tactics by Rodgers.

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      1. Thick Of It
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        Timed that well

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    • Acquafresca
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      SUAREZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

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    • JK - Cønt โญ
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      My line-ups theory was 10 out of 11

      Only got Kelly wrong, Sterling played instead

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Terrible then.

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    • Berbalove
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      Suarez (C) for the win.

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      1. Berbalove
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        As a United fan, it hurts a little to say that, nevermind. FPL and real life is not the same...

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    • Podge
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      Suarez ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Suarez goal, AGS collect ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Lateriser 12
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      CAPTAINNNNNNNN

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    • SPorting
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      Aint that the tooth!

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    • Art Vandelay
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      Suarez (c)

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    • Pinoche
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      SUAREZ!!!

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    • J0E
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Walcott and Rooney out to Yaya and Suarez (C)....four pt hit paying off so far.

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        Ballsy moves. Going for the prices huh?!

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        1. J0E
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          ...and the points. ๐Ÿ™‚

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      2. Brutus619
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        Nice one ๐Ÿ˜€ Four point hit eh? ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Mine may yet pay off even if Lukaku did score!

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    • Demí
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Boom. Captain Suarez

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    • Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      ELCAPITANOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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